The policy outlines the framework for providing funding and in-kind assistance to businesses to attract and assist new business and support existing business for the long term benefit of the Northern Grampians Shire community.

The purpose of the Community Engagement Policy is to establish the principles and minimum standards of community engagement at Northern Grampians Shire Council and demonstrate Council’s commitment to providing genuine and effective community engagement processes.

This policy provides a framework by which community organisations may apply to Council to borrow money for specific programs and development opportunities as set out within the parameters of the policy.

It is a statutory requirement that Councils have an Election Period Policy to provide a framework for Councillors and staff and expected behaviours for the conduct of council business during the lead up to a general election.

The purpose of the policy is to clarify when Council will provide an exemption from obtaining a permit for the construction of a Class 10a shed (excluding swimming pools and pool fences) in a farming zone that is intended to be used for farming purposes and does not require a planning permit.